Kristopher J. Childs – författare
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Your journey to becoming a social justice mathematics educator begins here.
Every journey has a beginning—a starting point—where you take a moment to set your sights on your next destination carefully. Teaching mathematics for social justice (TMSJ) means reimagining your mathematics classroom in a way that serves more children better–as a place that lifts mathematics up as a tool for students to analyze and understand the worlds around them, celebrate their unique identities and their communities, and become agents of change. For any K-12 educator who values these goals Teaching Mathematics for Social Justice, Grades: A Guide for Moving from Mindset to Action can be the start of a transformational journey.
Guiding you in planning, implementing, assessing, and showcasing social justice mathematics lessons and helping children apply their learning beyond the classroom, this book:
Encourages self-reflection on the “why” of your teaching and examines your own mindset about mathematicsProvides a step-by-step action plan for creating equitable and socially just mathematics classrooms that focus on rich and collaborative mathematics learningIncorporates interactive reflection prompts, self-assessments, and activities throughout the journeyDescribes culturally responsive teaching practices to better respond to the instructional needs of the diverse individuals in your classroomOffers activities to identify what current events and social issues are important to children and their familiesInspires you to remain steadfast in their journey of growth toward becoming a social justice mathematics educatorComplete with sample lessons, online resources, and practical tools, this guide will empower you to better understand the children in your classroom, leverage their strengths, and make mathematics learning relevant and useful as they use mathematics to address the issues they care about. Start your journey towards becoming a social justice mathematics educator today.
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Close the gender gap in mathematics across K-5 classrooms. In Making Sense of Mathematics for Teaching Girls in Grades K-5, a team of acclaimed experts presents their research and recommendations for teaching math to girls in four succinct, results-focused chapters. Included are a variety of tools, tips, short exercises, and reflection questions, as well as videos demonstrating how real classroom teachers strengthen girls'' experiences as learners of mathematics.
Use this book to better understand gender biases related to mathematics and improve girls'' education:
Understand the environmental barriers and gender stereotypes that create gender differences in mathematics performance and prevent many girls from learning mathematics at high levels.Learn how to foster a safe learning environment that encourages girls to take risks when they learn math.Focus on the mathematics gender achievement gap through three lenses: (1) perceptions, (2) possibilities, and (3) priorities.Apply the tasks, questions, and evidence (TQE) process to successfully plan and implement inclusive lessons that engage all students.Watch short videos of girls engaging meaningfully in mathematics learning.Contents:About the AuthorsIntroductionChapter 1: Mathematics Gender Achievement GapChapter 2: Perceptions About Girls in MathematicsChapter 3: Possibilities for Girls in MathematicsChapter 4: Priorities for Teaching Girls MathematicsEpilogue: Encouragement for Girls in MathematicsReferences and ResourcesIndex